Portland Timbers players Mamadou Danso (98) and Pa-Modou Kah (44) celebrate after a goal in the second half during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the season for Seattle. less

Portland Timbers players Mamadou Danso (98) and Pa-Modou Kah (44) celebrate after a goal in the second half during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers ... more

Smoke rises from the Portland Timbers Army as the clock winds down during an MLS Playoff match against the Sounders at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the season for Seattle. less

Smoke rises from the Portland Timbers Army as the clock winds down during an MLS Playoff match against the Sounders at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the ... more

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Seattle Sounders DeAndre Yedlin goes up against Portland Timbers players Will Johnson and goalie Donovan Ricketts at the goal during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the season for Seattle. less

Seattle Sounders DeAndre Yedlin goes up against Portland Timbers players Will Johnson and goalie Donovan Ricketts at the goal during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, ... more

Portland Timbers players Will Johnson and goalie Donovan Ricketts defend the goal during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the season for Seattle. less

Portland Timbers players Will Johnson and goalie Donovan Ricketts defend the goal during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ... more

Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Michael Gspurning, can't get to a penalty kick goal kicked by Portland Timbers' Will Johnson in the first half of the second game of the Western Conference semifinals in the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, in Portland, Ore. less

Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Michael Gspurning, can't get to a penalty kick goal kicked by Portland Timbers' Will Johnson in the first half of the second game of the Western Conference semifinals in the MLS Cup ... more

Portland Timbers' Will Johnson, right, celebrates after he scored a goal on Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Michael Gspurning, left, on a penalty kick in the first half of the second game of the Western Conference semifinals in the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, in Portland, Ore. less

Portland Timbers' Will Johnson, right, celebrates after he scored a goal on Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Michael Gspurning, left, on a penalty kick in the first half of the second game of the Western Conference ... more

Smoke and flags fly from the Timbers Army as the Timbers score against the Seattle Sounders during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the season for Seattle. less

Smoke and flags fly from the Timbers Army as the Timbers score against the Seattle Sounders during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Seattle Sounders player Clint Dempsey fires the ball toward the goal while defended by Portland Timbers player Will Johnson during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the season for Seattle. less

Seattle Sounders player Clint Dempsey fires the ball toward the goal while defended by Portland Timbers player Will Johnson during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, ... more

Seattle Sounders player DeAndre Yedlin and Portland Timbers player Michael Harrington tangle during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the season for Seattle. less

Seattle Sounders player DeAndre Yedlin and Portland Timbers player Michael Harrington tangle during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the ... more

Portland Timbers Army members cheer their team against the Seattle Sounders during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the season for Seattle. less

Portland Timbers Army members cheer their team against the Seattle Sounders during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the ... more

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Seattle Sounders player Eddie Johnson heads the ball toward the goal while defended by Portland Timbers players Mamadou Danso (98) and Jack Jewsbury during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the season for Seattle. less

Seattle Sounders player Eddie Johnson heads the ball toward the goal while defended by Portland Timbers players Mamadou Danso (98) and Jack Jewsbury during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on ... more

Portland Timbers mascot Timber Jim cuts a log after a goal against the Seattle Sounders during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the season for Seattle. less

Portland Timbers mascot Timber Jim cuts a log after a goal against the Seattle Sounders during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the ... more

Seattle Sounders' Mauro Rosales, front, reacts after he was whistled for a hand ball as Timbers' Kalif Alhassan looks on at back in the half of the second game of the Western Conference semifinals in the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, in Portland, Ore. The Timbers beat the Sounders 3-2 and the win gave the Timbers a 5-3 aggregate score in the two-match series and the Timbers will advance to the Western Conference semifinals against Real Salt Lake. less

Seattle Sounders' Mauro Rosales, front, reacts after he was whistled for a hand ball as Timbers' Kalif Alhassan looks on at back in the half of the second game of the Western Conference semifinals in the MLS ... more

Portland Timbers players try to restrain an upset Donovan Riketts, center, during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the season for Seattle. less

Portland Timbers players try to restrain an upset Donovan Riketts, center, during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the ... more

Portland Timbers' Mamadou Danso, left, pushes off Seattle Sounders' Mauro Rosales in the second half of the second game of the Western Conference semifinals in the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, in Portland, Ore. less

Portland Timbers' Mamadou Danso, left, pushes off Seattle Sounders' Mauro Rosales in the second half of the second game of the Western Conference semifinals in the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Thursday, Nov. 7, ... more

Seattle Sounders head coach Sigi Schmid, right, watches his team in the first half of the second game of the Western Conference semifinals against the Portland Timbersin the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, in Portland, Ore. less

Seattle Sounders head coach Sigi Schmid, right, watches his team in the first half of the second game of the Western Conference semifinals against the Portland Timbersin the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Thursday, ... more

Portland Timbers head coach Caleb Porter gestures on the sideline during the second game of the Western Conference semifinals against the Seattle Sounders in the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, in Portland, Ore. less

Portland Timbers head coach Caleb Porter gestures on the sideline during the second game of the Western Conference semifinals against the Seattle Sounders in the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, ... more

Portland Timbers supporters spell out "Fish Gutted" in reference to their nickname of "Flounders" for the Seattle Sounders after the Timbers beat the Sounders 3-2 in the second half of the second game of the Western Conference semifinals in the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, in Portland, Ore. The win gave the Timbers a 5-3 aggregate score in the two-match series. The Timbers will advance to the Western Conference semifinals against Real Salt Lake. less

Portland Timbers supporters spell out "Fish Gutted" in reference to their nickname of "Flounders" for the Seattle Sounders after the Timbers beat the Sounders 3-2 in the second half of the second game of the ... more

Seattle Sounders player Brad Evans heads a ball over Portland Timbers player Rodney Wallace during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the season for Seattle. less

Seattle Sounders player Brad Evans heads a ball over Portland Timbers player Rodney Wallace during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the ... more

Seattle Sounders player Clint Dempsey kicks the ball toward the goal against the Portland Timbers during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the season for Seattle. less

Seattle Sounders player Clint Dempsey kicks the ball toward the goal against the Portland Timbers during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated ... more

Portland Timbers player Mamadou Danso hugs Sounders player Eddie Johnson after the Timbers defeated the Sounders during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the season for Seattle. less

Portland Timbers player Mamadou Danso hugs Sounders player Eddie Johnson after the Timbers defeated the Sounders during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The ... more

Dejected Seattle Sounders players, from left, Andy Rose (25), Clint Dempsey (2), and DeAndre Yedlin (17) react as the clock winds down against the Portland Timbers during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the season for Seattle. less

Dejected Seattle Sounders players, from left, Andy Rose (25), Clint Dempsey (2), and DeAndre Yedlin (17) react as the clock winds down against the Portland Timbers during an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field ... more

Seattle Sounders sporting director Chris Henderson, coach Sigi Schmid and owner Adrian Hanauer walk off the field after the Sounders were defeated by the Portland Timbers in an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN Field in Portland on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The Timbers defeated the Sounders, ending the season for Seattle. less

Seattle Sounders sporting director Chris Henderson, coach Sigi Schmid and owner Adrian Hanauer walk off the field after the Sounders were defeated by the Portland Timbers in an MLS Playoff match at JELD-WEN ... more

Portland Timbers' Michael Harrington (5) Mamadou Danso, second from right, and Jack Jewsbury, right, celebrate the Timbers 3-2 win over the Seattle Sounders in the second half of the second game of the Western Conference semifinals in the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, in Portland, Ore. The win gave the Timbers a 5-3 aggregate score in the two-match series and the Timbers will to the Western Conference semifinals against Real Salt Lake. less

Portland Timbers' Michael Harrington (5) Mamadou Danso, second from right, and Jack Jewsbury, right, celebrate the Timbers 3-2 win over the Seattle Sounders in the second half of the second game of the Western ... more